What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? MN
I had a parent recently pass away. He had inoperable cancer throughout his body and voluntarily quit all treatment a few months ago. The last few months of his life were spent controlling his pain, which included huge doses of morphine and other medications.
My siblings live near him and I don't. Unfortunately, this meant that they provided almost all of his care and I was only able to provide a little help.
Today I received a copy of the will. The will is dated June 22 of this year. By that date dad was under hospice care, but he was still living at home. Sometimes he would be completely aware of what was going on and could communicate clearly. At other times the medication he was on made him unclear and not mentally "with it".
The will states that I am to receive a small amount of money and my siblings are to get all of the land, the house and all other possessions. Obviously, I was expecting an equal share with my siblings.
As much as I hate to say it, I don't trust the will at all. Between my dad's mental state the last few months and the control of my siblings on his life, this will seems unusual. I always got along just fine with my dad and we never had any sort of argument.
I know this isn't very detailed information, but I am wondering if there could possibly be enough here to contest the will. Any advice would be appreciated.
I had a parent recently pass away. He had inoperable cancer throughout his body and voluntarily quit all treatment a few months ago. The last few months of his life were spent controlling his pain, which included huge doses of morphine and other medications.
My siblings live near him and I don't. Unfortunately, this meant that they provided almost all of his care and I was only able to provide a little help.
Today I received a copy of the will. The will is dated June 22 of this year. By that date dad was under hospice care, but he was still living at home. Sometimes he would be completely aware of what was going on and could communicate clearly. At other times the medication he was on made him unclear and not mentally "with it".
The will states that I am to receive a small amount of money and my siblings are to get all of the land, the house and all other possessions. Obviously, I was expecting an equal share with my siblings.
As much as I hate to say it, I don't trust the will at all. Between my dad's mental state the last few months and the control of my siblings on his life, this will seems unusual. I always got along just fine with my dad and we never had any sort of argument.
I know this isn't very detailed information, but I am wondering if there could possibly be enough here to contest the will. Any advice would be appreciated.